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SSP Shopian Sri Ram Ambarkar told India Today that the Army convoy came under heavy stone pelting at Ganapora area in Shopian. The soldiers in retaliation opened few shots resulting in injuries to few youth, he said.

"Two of the injured died and the condition of other injured is being ascertained," Ambarkar said.

The situation in Ganovpora and adjoining areas is tense following the killing of the youths.

Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan told India Today that deputy commissioner Shopian has been asked to probe into the incident. "The officer has been asked to complete the inquiry within 20 days," he added.

Separatists joint leadership has given a strike call on Sunday against the killings in Kashmir .